Author: Matthew Reisz

It was this day in Rock History in 2004, this guys family blocked an attempt by advertisers to use his hit song ‘Ring of Fire’ to promote hemorrhoid relief products. Who was it, and for a bonus, what was the song?

It was this day in Rock History in 1972 these guys made their Australian live debut when they kicked off a six-date tour in Perth. Police battled with over 500 fans who rammed locked gates trying to get into the concert. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1997, these guys held a press conference in the Lingerie Department at the Greenwich Village Kmart store in Manhattan, to announce their new tour. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2014 these guys made UK chart history by becoming the first act to sell six million copies of an individual album. The Official Charts Company said one in three British families now owned a copy. Who was the band and what was the album?

It was this day in Rock History in 1978 these guys release their debut album which contained one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 2005, this guy is made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire at Buckingham Palace. Who was it?

It was this day in Rock History in 1964 these guys are under FBI investigation for a song containing obscene lyrics. Who was it, and what was the offending song?

It was this day in Rock History in 1983, this album started a 92 week run on the US charts! What was it?